2010 Special Events

Every weekend at the Carolina Renaissance Festival offers non-stop entertainment. However, we like to spice it up with special event activities!

Opening Weekend!

October 9th & 10th ~ Save $18 on Opening Weekend admission by receiving Two adult tickets for $20 at the Festival Box Office with coupon. Click here for coupon information.

Kids Free Weekend!

October 16th & 17th ~Save $8 with children 5-12 admitted free with a coupon (under 5 always free) . Click here for coupon information or participate in the Royal School Supply Drive by donating school supplies at the Festival gate to receive a coupon. Sponsored by:

BrewFest Weekend!

October 23rd & 24th ~Host a toast of fine festival ale and taste the 6th annual Gambrinus Cup Homebrew competition award winning brew! Watch as a team of home brewers demonstrate their time honored craft! Sample a selection of fine micro-brewed ale and participate in a series of RenFest Beer Games. Click to learn more about the Gambrinus Cup Homebrew Competition! This event is proudly sponsored by:

Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights!

October 30th & 31st ~Free Child Admission! No Coupon required! Looking for a fun, free, and safe place to trick or treat? Put the Renaissance Festival on your Halloween list of things to do with free event admission for all children 12 and under, free treats to be found all around the Festival village, and a Halloween Treasure Hunt with prizes! Treasure Map Download Coming Soon! Children are encouraged to show off their Halloween costumes and enter the Halloween Costume Contest! Click here for more information about Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights!

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Celtic Trader Jams!

November 6th & 7th ~Charlotte's renowned Celtic Trader music jams have found a home with an annual reunion at the Renaissance Festival! Enjoy special Celtic performances by local guest musicians. Kilt wearing handsome highlanders are encouraged to strut their stuff in the Knobby Knees Contest!

Pirate's Christmas!

November 13th & 14th ~ ARRRRGH! It's foolish pleasures and pirate's treasures! Special Pirate Entertainment scheduled all weekend long! Start your Holiday shopping and save at the Fairhaven Village Marketplace! Many artisans and crafters offer bountiful discounts. Spend over $150 and receive two FREE $19 Renaissance Festival Tickets for our final weekend!

Final Huzzah!

November 20th & 21st ~ Chomp a Turkey Leg before Turkey Day and bring a can good to the box office to receive a free child admission! Don't miss your last chance to take part in the merriment! This special event weekend proudly supports the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and is sponsored by Lite 102.9 and the Mommies Network!

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About The Festival

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 10-stage theater, a 22-acre village marketplace, an interactive circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure! Learn more...